LSU Football: The Latest on the No. 2 RB in Louisiana

The Tigers will host the No. 1 and No. 2 ranked running backs in Louisiana next weekend.

The LSU football staff has worked tirelessly on the recruiting trail when it comes to the 2025 cycle, and with the No. 1 class in America to this point, this program isn't done yet.

Brian Kelly and Co. have been adamant about locking down Louisiana and building a wall around the state when it comes to The Boot's best players.

Now, the Tigers have secured commitments from six of the Top 10 prospects with one more trending their way.

LSU has continued its push for the No. 4 overall player in Louisiana: James Simon.

The No. 2 running back in the Bayou State and Top 10 back in the 2025 cycle is quickly trending LSU's way after visits with the coaching staff.

Looking ahead to next weekend, Simon will be in Baton Rouge for an unofficial visit to campus where he will be joined by the No. 1 RB in America, Harlem Berry.

Berry, an LSU pledge, will be alongside Simon as the two check out Death Valley during an important recruiting weekend for this program. 

The Recent Visit: Frank Wilson Travels to Shreveport 

Recruiting guru Frank Wilson and quarterbacks coach Joe Sloan checked in on the No. 2 running back in Louisiana last month after traveling up to Shreveport.

The four-star, Top 10 back in the 2025 cycle has been wined and dined by the top programs in the country with the Bayou Bengals looking to keep the Calvary Baptist star in The Boot.

Wilson, the Tigers' running backs coach, has already locked in a pledge from the No. 1 back in America, Harlem Berry, with Simon looking to be his next target.

Simon has been trending LSU's way for months, but with no commitment date set, this program will continue putting their foot on the gas in order to secure his services.

The 2025 class has the chance to be a program changer for the purple and gold. With commitments from Bryce Underwood (No. 1 QB), Harlem Berry (No. 1 RB) and Dakorien Moore (No. 1 WR), Brian Kelly and Co. aren't messing around.

The offensive weapons are remarkable and LSU is looking to assemble an impressive one-two punch in the backfield with Berry and Simon.

Now, the Tigers have completed a visit with their top running back target after an in-person check in last month with another trip coming during the weekend of March 8.

During the last month's check in, it also gave the staff a chance to meet with Devin Harper, a four-star offensive lineman who plays his high school ball alongside Simon.

Harper recently revealed his pledge to the purple and gold with LSU looking to do the same with Simon.

After speaking with those familiar with Simon's recruitment, LSU Country has now logged a prediction for the No. 4 ranked player to join LSU's loaded 2025 class. Despite a commitment date not set in stone, by the time Simon puts pen to paper, we believe he will be a member of the Tigers' class.

Following the trip to see Simon, Wilson and Sloan then hopped on a flight up to Michigan last month to visit with the No. 1 prospect in America: Bryce Underwood.

The prized recruit revealed his commitment to LSU on Jan. 6 and this program is wasting no time in getting more face time with their program changing player.

The Tigers will now look to remain hot on "The Trail" as they battle for Simon's services.

Experts have begun logging predictions for Simon to join LSU's 2025 class, and after speaking to those familiar with the situation, LSU Country has now joined the pack.

A one-two punch of Berry and Simon would give the Tigers one of the best running back tandems for the foreseeable future if the Bayou Bengals can secure his services.

LSU Country will have the latest on Simon's recruitment as he begins navigating official visits and a timeline to shut down his process.